Where is Staple Newk?

Staple Newk is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 1JG), in the parish of Bempton.

How do I get to Staple Newk?

The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO15 1JG.

Is Staple Newk a protected site?

Yes — Staple Newk is part of the Flamborough Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Staple Newk free to visit?

Yes, Staple Newk is free to enter.

How do I get to Staple Newk?

The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO15 1JG.

Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber

Staple Newk

In or near Buckton.

Free admission

Staple Newk is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Shower over the North Sea - geograph.org.uk - 3541162 — Pauline E — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Best time of year: Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station: Bempton · 2.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Staple Newk is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bempton, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area YO15.

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Official information

Neville Staple, a prominent figure in the UK ska music scene and former frontman of The Specials, continues to create music that celebrates his roots and influences. His latest album, 'From The Specials & Beyond', features collaborations with various artists and showcases a blend of traditional Jamaican sounds and 2-Tone ska.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Flamborough Head SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Neville Eugenton Staple (born 11 April 1955), sometimes credited as Neville Staples, is a Jamaican-born British singer, known for his work with the 2-tone ska band the Specials, the pop group Fun Boy Three, as well as with his own group, the Neville Staple Band. He also performed with Ranking Roger in the supergroup Special Beat.

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Background

Description

Staple's first involvement with the Specials was when they were still called the Coventry Automatics. Initially employed as their roadie, Staple joined the band on stage at a gig supporting the Clash. At that point, the line-up already included Jerry Dammers, Horace Panter and Silverton Hutchinson on drums. Terry Hall subsequently came in as vocalist, replacing Tim Strickland, and Roddy Radiation joined on lead guitar. John Bradbury would later take over on drums from Silverton. In the Specials, Staple sang lead vocals on some tracks or additional and backing vocals alongside Terry Hall's lead. He also contributed to the writing of many of their songs, but rarely received credit. The…

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Coordinates: 54.1451, -0.1577
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
Parish: Bempton
Postcode: YO15 1JG
Parliamentary constituency: Bridlington and The Wolds
Nearest railway station: Bempton — 2.4 km
Official site: originalrudeboy.co.uk

Sources

osm: n8342350182 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Neville Staple (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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